Dani Ostanek is Senior News Writer at Cyclingnews, having joined in 2017 as a freelance contributor, later being hired full-time. Before joining the team, she had written for numerous major publications in the cycling world, including Cycling Weekly and Rouleur.
Dani has reported from the world's top races and has interviewed many of the sport's biggest stars, such as Mathieu van der Poel and Demi Vollering. Her favourite races include the Tour de France Femmes, Paris-Roubaix, and Tro-Bro Léon.
Latest articles by Dani Ostanek

Kévin Vauquelin to 'get a feel for things' during first spring of 'discovery' and 'no pressure' at Ineos Grenadiers
By Dani Ostanek published
News French star confirms early-season starts at Volta ao Algarve and Paris-Nice

British talent puts 'toughest season ever' behind him and maps out path to Tour de France debut despite team's relegation
By Dani Ostanek published
News Simon Carr battled through injury, surgery, and illness during first season with Cofidis

'Many people might think if Wout van Aert doesn't participate, there won't be any excitement' – Cyclo-cross Worlds organisers don't expect capacity crowds next weekend
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'We've always said we want to host the best and most beautiful World Championships. We're more than ready for that'

'I couldn't get out the performances and couldn't understand it' – Sam Bennett reveals off-season surgery to correct heart problem
By Dani Ostanek published
News Irishman had suffered from heart palpitations and flutters prior to November procedure

Willunga Hill – The history of the Tour Down Under's most iconic climb
By Simone Giuliani, Dani Ostanek last updated
Feature From Porte's domination to Gigante's rise, a comprehensive look back at the battles up Australian cycling's famous hill

UCI hands out first yellow card of the 2026 season on stage 1 of the Tour Down Under
By Dani Ostanek published
News Decathlon CMA CGM once again receive first yellow card of the season with Tord Gudmestad becoming the 114th rider to be shown one

'There were a lot of question marks' – Maggie Coles-Lyster savours breakthrough win Down Under six months on from iliac artery surgery
By Dani Ostanek published
News Canadian racer prevails through chaos, crashes, and crosswinds to tick off biggest victory of her career in Tanunda

Tour Down Under to 'keep a close eye' on bushfire risk as temperatures rise, says race director Stuart O'Grady
By Dani Ostanek published
News Areas surrounding Adelaide assigned 'extreme' fire danger rating on Friday by South Australian Country Fire Service

'I have no doubt that I will be back at the same level as three years ago' – Christophe Laporte puts illnesses behind him to take aim at spring Classics
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'For the first six weeks, I even struggled with 10-minute walks' Frenchman says of 2025 Cytomegalovirus ordeal

'I had the legs to win today' – Canadian Sarah Van Dam disappointed with Tour Down Under fifth place on Visma-Lease a Bike debut
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'That's something she can certainly build on for the future' says Visma DS Van Emden

Where will the top men's riders start their 2026 season? Early-season schedules for Tadej Pogačar, Jonas Vingegaard, Mathieu van der Poel and more
By Dani Ostanek published
Feature A look at the early-season programmes of the stars of the men's peloton, from Pogačar and Pidcock to Philipsen and Pedersen

Olav Kooij's Decathlon CMA CGM debut delayed after Dutch sprinter falls ill with virus
By Dani Ostanek published
News French squad's big winter signing will miss next month's UAE Tour

Tom Pidcock unveils spring schedule targeting Strade Bianche, Milan-San Remo, and Liège-Bastogne-Liège
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'My schedule stays quite similar to previous years. But adding in some new races to keep it fresh' says British racer

Tour de l'Avenir changes rules to invite professional development teams for 2026 edition
By Dani Ostanek published
News Prestigious French under-23 stage race will continue to invite national teams alongside Conti squads

'I'd like to try to do one as a leader' – Matteo Jorgenson reveals Grand Tour ambitions with Visma-Lease A Bike
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'I would love to win a GC, but my main goal in the next year is to go back to winning a race and come across the finish line first somewhere'

Around the world in 10 races – Offbeat races to watch in 2026
By Dani Ostanek published
Analysis Delving into a selection of the most interesting races away from the WorldTour and Women's WorldTour

'It's nice to be number one, but I think the goal is to win races' – SD Worx-Protime aim for more in 2026 after 48-win season
By Dani Ostanek published
News Team building for Grand Tour success in future years, but not necessarily 2026, with new signings Valentina Cavallar and Nienke Vinke

'As I understand it, he lost his desire' – Visma-Lease a Bike coach discusses Simon Yates' sudden retirement
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'Simon has been in the game for many years' says Jesper Mørkøv

Wout van Aert reportedly still on course for March road racing debut despite ankle fracture
By Dani Ostanek published
News Belgian could soon return to training on the rollers following successful surgery

'They can have more money but you can't buy the Tour' – Patrick Lefevere rates Remco Evenepoel's chances of Tour de France success at Red Bull
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'He has the potential, but I think Pogačar is still out of his league at the moment'

'It was the hardest season of my career' – David Gaudu resets with new coach, new goals in 2026
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'I want to reclaim my leadership role and lift the team' says French racer

Thibau Nys crashes out of contention, breaks handlebars in mid-race crash during icy Zonhoven World Cup
By Dani Ostanek published
News Belgian was running second behind Mathieu van der Poel before bad luck struck once again

UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup Zonhoven: Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado triumphs in the ice and snow
By Dani Ostanek published
Results Dutch racer scores her first World Cup win of the season ahead of Lucinda Brand and Puck Pieterse
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